I’d been reading up on how to freeze cookie dough and baked
cookies. I had no idea it could be done. But I discovered that most cookie
dough can be frozen for up to 3 months before baking. Cookie dough that freezes
well: chocolate chip, sugar, peanut butter. I also have this recipe for
chocolate crackle cookies. You have to refrigerate the dough for a certain amount
of time before baking. I ran out of time that day and ended up freezing the
dough. I made the cookies the following weekend then froze the cookies in
Ziploc containers. You put wax paper between each layer and it’s wonderful and
beautiful.
So far I’ve made about 6 dozen cookies. I also made these wonderful pecan cranberry tassies. Four dozen of them. They came out SUPER good. Since I made them ahead of time, I was able to freeze them too. Next I’m making sugar cookies and cranberry walnut oatmeal cookies. I’ll make those fresh, though, and then package them all up.
By the time I’m finished, I will have made about 12 dozen
cookies plus the 4 dozen tassies. I’m also going to make and freeze mini New
York Cheesecakes. This is an experiment as I’ve never tried it before. I found
these mini graham cracker crusts, though, that I’m dying to try. I hope they
come out. I’m going to get some strawberries and slice them to put on top. And
yes, those will most likely be gifts too (don’t worry, honey, I’ll save you
one).
I’ve found that baking and giving treats as gifts are always
well-received. It’s a personal, thoughtful gift.
What about you? Do you enjoy giving (and getting) baked
goods for Christmas?
16 comments:
Hi Michelle, Please include me in your Christmas baking gift list. Love love love it when friends give me something they've made. To me it's more personal than a store bought gift and it's a real act of love. I'm going to try freezing the cookie dough. That sounds like an excellent idea.
Love this and I love cookies! I'll have to try this and see how it goes. Thanks for sharing your story.
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I'm with Sylvia--I want the cranberry ones. I don't think you ever slow down, girl. Hugs.
Although I love giving and sharing throughout the year, something about Christmas makes it more magical and leaves me with a wonderful feeling.
My daughter, granddaughter and I will bake this Sunday. Each year we give out round 20 plates of cookies, cakes and candies.
I also love to experiment in freezing foods. Family and friends call me the Freezer Queen!
Have a Merry Christmas!
You should give it a try! I was very pleased with the results :)
Hi Denise! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you try it. I thought it worked well!
They are hubby's favorite :)
Hi Rose! Merry Christmas and happy baking :)
Any why wasn't a recipe included for the cranberry pecan tassies, I'm asking? LOL I love to bake and try to give out some home made goodies each year, although this year is looking like it might not get done (this dang cold just won't quit and has sapped all my energy).
Great post!
Kathy, I will happily share! I'll send it to you :) Feel better soon!!
Hi Michelle, I wish I had time to bake more. I was making white chocolate and cherry scones each weekend for my breakfast that week. They were so yummy! Then hubby complained about the amount of weight gain, so goodbye! I'd love to send my treats on to others. Learning how to freeze them would be great!
I am exhausted just thinking about how much work this took! What a wonderful accomplishment to be able to give them away to friends. So thoughtful and personal.
I don't think I'm going to get any cookies baked this year. :(
I'm trying to bake a book instead. :)
Happy Christmas!
I used to bake and give cookies to favorite neighbors, but haven't for the past couple of Christmases. Luckily, we moved so no one around here realizes they're getting short changed. Ha! We bought cute plates the other day, so my new neighbors might get a little surprise this year. :-)
You are Sooo ambitious!
I'm not a baker. In fact, I barely cook.
I know all your family and friends just LOVE you this time of year!
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